Friday, September 12, 2008

There's no place like London...

Our third day and we've already covered almost the entire city.

Yesterday we journeyed into Central London, where we visited the Museum of London, and ate lunch in a scrumptious vegetarian place located in the crypt of a church. After that we went to see St. Pauls Cathedral, and reminisced about Mary Poppins and the "feed the birds" song.
From there we took the tube to see the tower bridge, the tower of London, and All Hollows by the Tower church.

We haven't had an agenda since we arrived. Our system is fairly simple: we choose a neighborhood, check our book for the sights and food there, hop on the tube, and check out the places our book points out. By the way, if you ever come to London get the book "let's Go London - London on a budget" So far it's taken us to several VERY good, VERY out of the way restaraunts. I could probably go on for several paragraphs about the excellent restaraunts we've been to for great prices. This book has made our trip.

Today we started out our day with a trip to a somewhat hidden book market on the south bank (thank you let's go london book), where I spent a few quid for several books I have NO room for.
From there we grabbed a quick bite and headed down to the Tate Modern and enjoyed the works of Pollock, Picasso, Matisse, Masson, and several other favorites. Londons free museums have been quite enjoyable.
From the Tate we wandered back into central London and stopped at an old bank on Fleet street that was converted into a fancy bar, where Corey had a beer and I had afternoon tea :)

We're heading out now for some fish and chips in Marlyebone. Cheers!

3 comments:

Elizabeth Norton said...

Jam

Sounds like the trip is off to a great start!!!! Enjoy every moment!!! I am so glad you guys are getting to experience this!!!

Beth Gray

mb said...

Awesome! Uncle Ken and I will try not to be jealous. Love you guys.

michelle.

Candy said...

Hey You Two

Your mom told me you are on your way to Africa. I am so impressed with you both. You have grown into wonderful young adults! I pray he will use you guys for His glory in all that you lay your hands to,in His name. I will keep upu in my prayers, have a blessed and safe trip.

In His Unfailing Love....Candy